Cavanaugh vs Clanton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clanton

Boy #12,263 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"clay settlement, clay farm"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#12,263
Total SSA Count
8
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Clan, Clay

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Cavanaugh Rank #12,403
Clanton Rank #12,263

Clanton is more popular, ranked #12263 vs #12403 for Cavanaugh.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cavanaugh ___

No pairings available yet.

Clanton ___

  • Clanton James
  • Clanton Lee
  • Clanton Ray
  • Clanton Wayne
  • Clanton Dale
  • Clanton Earl

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Cavanaugh

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If you choose Clanton

Clayton Clinton Dalton Preston Colton

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cavanaugh or Clanton more popular?

Clanton is more popular, ranked #12263 compared to Cavanaugh at #12403 in the United States.

What do Cavanaugh and Clanton mean?

Clanton means "clay settlement, clay farm" (Old English origin).

Are Cavanaugh and Clanton boy or girl names?

Cavanaugh is primarily a boy name. Clanton is primarily a boy name.

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